Overview

This guide covers deploying KanexPro COL-HUD switchers in small BYOD conference rooms — typically 2–8 people with one or two displays, requiring wireless-free laptop connection, USB peripheral sharing, and corporate network access.

Choosing the Right Model

Typical Setup — COL-HUD-21 / COL-HUD-21D

1. Place the unit on the conference table or mount under the table surface.
2. Connect the HDMI output to the room display.
3. Place USB-C and/or HDMI cables on the table for presenter access.
4. Connect USB peripherals (webcam, speakerphone) to the USB 3.2 ports.
5. Connect both LAN ports to the corporate network switch. One port is for device management and 802.1x authentication; the second provides a passthrough port for a laptop Ethernet connection.
6. Power on. The unit auto-detects the active source and switches automatically.

Typical Setup — COL-HUD-42 (Dual Display)

1. Connect up to 4 sources (2×HDMI + 2×USB-C).
2. Connect HDMI OUT 1 to the primary display and HDMI OUT 2 to the secondary display.
3. Use the front panel matrix buttons to route any input to either output independently.
4. Connect USB peripherals to the USB 3.2 ports for KVM sharing across sources.

802.1x Network Authentication

Both LAN ports support 802.1x port-based authentication. The switcher authenticates to the corporate network independently of the connected laptops. The second Ethernet port provides passthrough access for a laptop that cannot perform 802.1x itself. See Network Setup: Dual LAN, 802.1x & Dante Audio for configuration details.

USB-C PD Charging

• COL-HUD-21: 100W on USB-C port — charges most laptops at full speed while presenting.
• COL-HUD-21D: 50W+50W split across both USB-C ports — charges two laptops simultaneously.
• COL-HUD-42: 100W on the primary USB-C port.

Related Articles

• Product Guide: Huddle Room Switchers
• Features & Configuration: USB-C, KVM & Audio
• Network Setup: Dual LAN, 802.1x & Dante Audio
• Installation Guide: Hardware Setup and Connections